SoundCloud Adds Explore With Trending Music and Lean Back Discovery
Yesterday SoundCloud introduced Explore, a discovery feature that should help connect more listeners with artists using SoundCloud though a more prominent homepage position would be a nice touch. It's available. Continue reading
Microsoft In Talks To Acquire AOL’s Winamp and SHOUTcast
Earlier this week, it was announced that AOL was shutting down media player Winamp. But a new report says that Microsoft is in talks to purchase both Winamp and media. Continue reading
Spotify Raises Another $250 Million At $4 Billion Valuation
Spotify has raised another $250 million in a new funding round led by Silicon Valley firm Technology Crossover Ventures. Investors are now placing the valuation of the music streamer somewhere. Continue reading
CONFIRMED: Deezer To Launch In U.S.
Deezer will launch in the U.S. in 2014, the company has confirmed. “2014 will be an American year for us,” the music streamer's co-founder Daniel Marhely told French newspaper LaFigaro. Marlhey did. Continue reading
As NoiseTrade Plans To Add Writers, How Are The Musicians Doing?
NoiseTrade is one of the quietest of the music tech startups that I consider top of the class. But now that they're planning to add a section for writers, called. Continue reading
FanBridge Acquires, Relaunches Tweet For Track, Captures 1M New Fans In ’13
(UPDATE 2) Fanbridge has confirmed their acquisition of Tweet For Track. "We've always had an interest, but now have folded it in entirely," Fanbridge founder Spencer Richardson tells Hypebot. FanBridge has. Continue reading
The Echo Nest Expands Music Intelligence Platform To Digital Advertising
The music you listen to could now help drive the ads you hear online. With the launch of Music Audience Understanding, clients of The Echo Nest can deliver targeted advertising. Continue reading
Pitchfork To Launch Print Magazine, The $19.96 Pitchfork Review
A pioneer in professional online music journalism, Pitchfork, is launching an old school print magazine. The quarterly publication will debut December 16th with a per issue cover price of $19.96. Continue reading
Songkick Adds Ticketing To iOS App, Announces 8.5 Million Unique Users, Over 50% Of Traffic Via Mobile
Today Songkick updates its iOS app with in-app ticket purchasing in the UK, Spotify playlist scanning to further identify your favorite acts and a new design. In addition, they've released. Continue reading
RealNetworks Sells $29.3 Million Stake In Digital Music Company LoEn
RealNetworks has sold its stake in Korean digital music distributor LoEn Entertainment for $29.3 million in cash, according to an SEC filing. RealNetworks is not saying who bought the shares, but Affinity Equity Partners. Continue reading
